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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248.13, 371.99 and 145.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248.13, 371.99 and 145.46 is: 218.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248.13 : 371.99 = 145.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248.13/371.99 = 145.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248.13x = 371.99 × 145.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248.13x = 54,110.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,110.96/248.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.08

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